THE POLAR EXPRESS™ AT THE DENNISON DEPOT RAILROAD MUSEUM

THE POLAR EXPRESS™ AT THE DENNISON DEPOT RAILROAD MUSEUM

2026 DATES & TIMES:

Thursday, December 3rd at 6pm and 8pm

Friday, December 4th at 6pm and 8pm

Saturday, December 5th at 2pm, 4pm, 6pm and 8pm

Sunday, December 6th at 2pm, 4pm, 6pm and 8pm

Thursday, December 10th at 6pm and 8pm

Friday, December 11th at 6pm and 8pm

Saturday, December 12th at 2pm, 4pm, 6pm and 8pm

Sunday, December 13th at 2pm, 4pm, 6pm and 8pm

Make lifetime family memories! The Dennison Depot offers the authentic POLAR EXPRESS™ Train ride, sanctioned by Warner Brothers and Rail Events.

Join us for this family reenactment of the award-winning book, “THE POLAR EXPRESS™“, written by Chris Van Allsburg. Your adventure begins on board our decorated vintage coaches as Storytellers read the story aloud. As the train heads north toward the North Pole, festive elves will entertain you with songs, games, and activities. As you travel to the North Pole in your PJ’s enjoy a beverage and delicious cookies, specially made by Mrs. Claus just for you.

When the train arrives at the North Pole, you will see Santa and his workshop out your train window. (Passengers do not get off the train.) Our visit to the North Pole lasts long enough to pick up the most important person – Santa! Once onboard, Santa will visit with children and gift them all with a special jingle bell taken from his reindeer’s harness. When you hear the bell ring…you truly believe!

400 Center Street

Dennison, Ohio 44621

https://dennisondepot.org/events/polar-express/

https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/2026-polar-express-train-excursions-4830889?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=creatorshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=odclsxcollection&utm-source=cp&aff=escb

https://dennisondepot.org/

https://www.facebook.com/DennisonRailroadDepotMuseum/

[email protected]

740-922-6776

Ticket Prices:

All passengers 1-year-old and up must have a seat.

All tickets have an additional $4 ticket fee that is non-refundable.

Prime Time:

Fridays at 6pm. Saturdays at 6pm or 8pm. Sundays at 6pm.

Coach: $65

Deluxe: $74

First Class: $85

Standard:

Thursdays at 6pm. Fridays at 8pm. Saturdays at 2pm and 4pm. Sundays at 2pm and 4pm.

Coach: $60

Deluxe: $70

First Class: $80

Downtime:

Thursdays at 8pm and Sundays at 8pm.

Coach: $55

Deluxe: $66

First Class: $75

First Class Private Compartments:

$595 plus a $10 ticket fee. Sits up to 6 passengers.

SEATING DESCRIPTIONS:

Looking for a more comfortable experience and extra treats for kids? We suggest going First Class or Deluxe!

First Class seating includes the opportunity to wait and relax in seats inside in the First Class Waiting Room. When the weather is cold, this is a great benefit. The POLAR EXPRESS™ Conductor will personally come and greet the group from the Waiting Room to the train as you will be first to board. On the train, each First Class child ages 1-12 will receive an engineer’s hat, a wooden train whistle, and another special treat onboard the train. First Class Cars include tables or table trays at your seats.

Deluxe Seating also includes all First Class amenities listed above, with the exception of tables and the special treat. Children will receive an engineer’s cap and a wooden train whistle.

Coach passengers will also be welcomed by the Conductor and board the train from outside. Please be prepared for the weather, warm clothes if cold; umbrellas if raining.

Community event in Athens, Athens County, OH 45701.